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LIVE IN BURLINGTON, SID BEWLAY, NBC5 NEWS THIS LATE SEASON SNOW IS A BOOST. BUT THE WINDY CONDITIONS ARE NOT EXACTLY IDEAL FOR OPERATIONS. NBC5’S BENNY NEZAJ has an update from whiteface. (áááAS-LIVE INTROááá) SKI RESORTS ACROSS THE REGION RECEIVED FRESH POWDER FROM THE SNOWSTORM THIS WEEKEND, BUT THE MAIN CONDITION THAT SKIERS AT WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH HIS HEAVY WIND…. (áááNAT SOUNDááá) (áááVOááá) MIGHTY GUSTS TAKING A MASSIVE TOLL ON THE POPULAR SKIING SPOT FINK JUNIOR – visiting from PENNSYLVANIA – to wait to hit the slopes. (áááSOTááá) BARRY FINK JR./ SKIER FROM PENNSYLVANIA 20;59;47;26 – 20;59;54;00 <“IF I WAS OUT WEST AND PAID 250 DOLLARS FOR A LIFT TICKET FOR A DAY, I’D PROBABLY BE REAL FIRED UP.”> (áááNAT SOUNDááá) (áááVOááá) THE MOUNTAIN got about 8 INCHES OF fresh powder, but high winds shut down the upper lifts on MONDAY… OFFICIALS SAY it WAS THE BEST DECISION FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY (áááSOTááá) LAUREN GARFIELD / SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN 20;55;19;22 – 20;55;26;01 <“TODAY IS JUST SORT OF, ALL OVER WINDY EVERYWHERE. SO IT’S KIND OF JUST AFFECTING ALL OF OUR UPPER LIFT MOUNTAINS AT THIS TIME.”> (áááVOááá) OVER IN MALONE, TITUS MOUNTAIN CLOSED FOR A SECOND STRAIGHT DAY DUE after a wet weekend. Staff want to let the SNOW SETTLE IN BEFORE THEY LET GROOMERS BACK OUT ON THE SLOPES… It’s just the latest curveball in the season. (áááSOTááá) LAUREN GARFIELD SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN 20;56;00;06 – 20;56;07;29 <“THE WEATHER HAS DEFINITELY BEEN A CHALLENGE, MOTHER NATURE HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL THIS SEASON. BUT IT’S STILL BEEN A GREAT SEASON SO FAR.”> (áááVOááá) WHICH IS WHY – back at whiteface – skiers aren’t discouraged. (áááSOTááá) BARRY FINK JR. SKIER FROM PENNSYLVANIA 20;59;58;07 – 21;00;06;07 <“WE HAVE ONE MORE DAY LEFT TOMORROW AND I’M VERY MUCH HOPING TO SKI THE MOUNTAIN TOMORROW. SO I’M OKAY WITH TODAY BEING A SET-UP.”> (áááAS-LIVE OUTROááá) EVEN WITH HEAVY WIND TAKING OVER THE MOUNTAIN MONDAY,

Winter storm causes challenges for ski resorts in the Adirondacks

Whiteface Mountain was forced to shut down its upper lifts while Titus Mountain was closed for a second straight day

In the aftermath of a weekend snowstorm, ski resorts throughout the region are bustling with activity as enthusiasts flock to enjoy the fresh powder. However, at Whiteface Mountain, one crucial obstacle has compromised the experience: heavy wind.The mighty gusts sweeping through the Adirondacks have taken a significant toll on this popular skiing destination, forcing visitors like Barry Fink Junio, visiting from Pennsylvania, to postpone their adventures on the higher slopes.Barry Fink Jr. expressed his frustration, stating, “If I was out west and paid 250 dollars for a lift ticket for a day, I’d probably be real fired up.”While Whiteface Mountain received around 8 inches of fresh powder, the heavy winds led officials to make the difficult decision to shut down the upper lifts on Monday. According to officals, this measure was imperative for ensuring the safety of all visitors.Lauren Garfield, Sales & Marketing Manager at Whiteface Mountain, commented on the challenging conditions, noting, “Today is just sort of, all over windy everywhere. So, it’s kind of just affecting all of our upper lift mountains at this time.”Meanwhile, in Malone, Titus Mountain faced a similar predicament, closing its doors for a second consecutive day following a wet weekend. Staff members are patiently awaiting the settling of snow before resuming grooming operations on the slopes.Reflecting on the unpredictable weather patterns of the season, Lauren Garfield remarked, “The weather has definitely been a challenge, mother nature has not been helpful this season. But it’s still been a great season so far.”Despite the setbacks, the spirit of optimism prevails among skiers at Whiteface Mountain. Barry Fink Jr. remains undeterred, stating, “We have one more day left tomorrow and I’m very much hoping to ski the mountain tomorrow. So I’m okay with today being a set-up.”Even amidst the heavy winds dominating the mountain on Monday, there’s a collective hope for a successful remainder of the ski season.

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The mighty gusts sweeping through the Adirondacks have taken a significant toll on this popular skiing destination, forcing visitors like Barry Fink Junio, visiting from Pennsylvania, to postpone their adventures on the higher slopes.

Barry Fink Jr. expressed his frustration, stating, “If I was out west and paid 250 dollars for a lift ticket for a day, I’d probably be real fired up.”

While Whiteface Mountain received around 8 inches of fresh powder, the heavy winds led officials to make the difficult decision to shut down the upper lifts on Monday. According to officals, this measure was imperative for ensuring the safety of all visitors.

Lauren Garfield, Sales & Marketing Manager at Whiteface Mountain, commented on the challenging conditions, noting, “Today is just sort of, all over windy everywhere. So, it’s kind of just affecting all of our upper lift mountains at this time.”

Meanwhile, in Malone, Titus Mountain faced a similar predicament, closing its doors for a second consecutive day following a wet weekend. Staff members are patiently awaiting the settling of snow before resuming grooming operations on the slopes.

Reflecting on the unpredictable weather patterns of the season, Lauren Garfield remarked, “The weather has definitely been a challenge, mother nature has not been helpful this season. But it’s still been a great season so far.”

Despite the setbacks, the spirit of optimism prevails among skiers at Whiteface Mountain.

Barry Fink Jr. remains undeterred, stating, “We have one more day left tomorrow and I’m very much hoping to ski the mountain tomorrow. So I’m okay with today being a set-up.”

Even amidst the heavy winds dominating the mountain on Monday, there’s a collective hope for a successful remainder of the ski season.